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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,808.20, 32,663.70 and 18,892.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,808.20, 32,663.70 and 18,892.20 is: 28,296.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,808.20 : 32,663.70 = 18,892.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,808.20/32,663.70 = 18,892.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,808.20x = 32,663.70 × 18,892.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,808.20x = 617,089,153.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,089,153.14/21,808.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,296.20

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